Diocese of Allentown
Adult Formation Newsletter
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Greetings!
Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter and learn about all of the great offerings that we have planned for the coming months!
We hope that you are able to join us at some of the wonderful events and courses that we have available for you!
In Christ,
Office of Adult Formation
Diocese of Allentown
610-289-8900
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The Institute for Catechesis and Formation
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Learn Your Faith + Live Your Faith + Love Your Faith
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Join us to enrich your faith with ICF courses taking place in the Winter and Spring of 2018!
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An overview of fundamental Catholic teachings based on the founding Symbol of our Faith. This course provides catechists with a foundation in the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith, and is a good starting point leading to further study.
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ICF 101 - Christian Anthropology
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This course will examine who God is as the One who seeks to share Himself with His creation. A brief survey of Salvation History will be traced to Jesus Christ, the Redeemer who saves humanity, and teaches us what it means to be a human person.
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The Sacraments are intimate, personal encounters between God and His people. This course will present an overview of these signs of God's love for us, by which He makes a personal connection with us and conveys grace - His very life within us.
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The Church is the place of encounter between God and His people on earth. This course will provide a brief overview of the origins of the Church; Her identity as One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic; and what it means to be "the Body of Christ" on earth.
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The Institute for Catechesis and Formation is intended to provide an opportunity for all of the faithful to delve deeper in their understanding of God's saving plan for us all.
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National Presenter Matt Fradd
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Matt Fradd
is a Catholic apologist and chastity speaker. He works with the Internet-accountability company
Covenant Eyes
, to help protect families from online pornography and assist individuals in overcoming porn addiction.
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In this talk, Matt Fradd Iays out a vision for authentic Catholic masculinity and a plan for how to achieve it.
Following the example of some of history’s greatest and wisest Christian men, he shows you how to build the strengths and practice the habits that will make you a true man of God: a man of courage and strength who lives for others, a man who is fully alive.
All men are invited to this powerful talk. Fathers are encouraged to bring their high school age sons.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
7:00 P.M.
DeSales University
(Bishop McShea Student Center)
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034
Please register at:
Questions, please call:
610-289-8900 ext. 2028
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Parenting the Internet Generation
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Pornography is a pervasive problem today for people of all ages, especially teens. However, many parents aren’t sure how to protect their families, beyond using traditional internet filters.
In this presentation, Matt Fradd will offer parents a detailed look at the way pornography harms us and offer practical strategies that parents need to implement if they are to protect their children from the lies of an over-sexualized culture.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
7:00 P.M.
DeSales University
(University Center)
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034
Please register at:
Questions, please call:
610-289-8900 ext. 2028
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Faith and Spirits
was created to provide a forum for all adult Catholics to learn more about their faith in a comfortable setting. It is offered at various locations throughout the Diocese with a variety of engaging speakers and intriguing topics. Come enjoy an evening out, a meal with friends, and an opportunity to deepen your faith!
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Join us as
Sr. Rose Mulligan, I.H.M. of Immaculata University explores a relic known as the Shroud of Turin. What is the Shroud of Turin? Where does it come from? What can relics like this tell us about Christ? These questions and more will be discussed.
There is no cost to attend and no registration is required. There will be menus available for ordering food and drink at your expense.
Monday, February 26, 2018
6:30 P.M.
PJ Whelihan's Pub
1101 Rocky Road
Westlawn, PA 19609
Questions: Please email
or call 610-289-8900, Ext. 2021
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2018 Diocesan Women's Conference
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Washington DC
Friday, January 19, 2018.
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The Bible and the Virgin Mary
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Reclaim Your Advent with The Bible and the Virgin Mary
Advent can be stressful for many reasons, but it should be about preparation: Advent is our chance to prepare for Jesus' arrival at Christmas.
This Advent, make time to grow in your faith—to ready your hearts for the arrival of our Lord and Savior. And who better to prepare with than Mary?
Join host Matthew Leonard as he leads you through this beautiful study that examines the biblical basis for everything Catholics believe about Mary.
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Advent Gospel Reflections
with Bishop Robert Barron
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Advent is the season of vigilance. It's a time of peaceful waiting for the coming Messiah.
However, for many of us, the weeks leading up to Christmas can be anything but that. We're stressed, distracted, and pulled in so many directions.
That is why Bishop Robert Barron is inviting you to join him and over 300,000 people this Advent season in a daily journey through the Gospels at
adventreflections.com.
When you sign up for the Advent Gospel Reflections, you'll receive a short reflection each morning on that day's Gospel.
It's a simple, quick, yet powerful way to enter into the mystery of this season—to pause, reflect, and turn our eyes and hearts upward, praying, "Come, Lord Jesus."
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For more information or to register for
Bishop Robert Barron's
Advent Gospel Reflections visit
adventreflections.com/
For resources in our Diocesan library visit
or Call 610-289-8900, Ext. 2027.
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What role does Sacred Scripture play in the life of the Church?
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Sacred Scripture gives support and vigor to the life of the Church. For the children of the Church, it is a confirmation of the faith, food for the soul and the fount of the spiritual life. Sacred Scripture is the soul of theology and of pastoral preaching. The Psalmist says that it is “a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). The Church, therefore, exhorts all to read Sacred Scripture frequently because “ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ” (Saint Jerome).
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The Catholic Mirror:
Reflections on Our Life in Christ
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With the excitement of the approach of Christmas, people often perceive the preceding weeks as a time for anticipatory joy and decorating. It is often overlooked that Advent is the time of year where we prepare ourselves for the return of Christ, the King. As Christians, we joyfully await His arrival which will come at the end of time, but we should also be prepared at all times for his arrival in our hearts.
The Season of Advent is an opportunity for preparation for the Savior's coming; the question is: How do you prepare? We should treat Advent (and indeed every day) as if we knew that in its course Christ would make His Second Coming. What would you do if you had 100% surety that Jesus would return on December 25th of this year? Would you decorate your house with lights and garland? Perhaps, and that is a good thing to do as it provides an opportunity to share the gift of beauty with our neighbors, but one would suspect that would be secondary. Perhaps, before decorating your home, your focus would be
interior decorating.
When we decorate for Christmas, many of us might clean the house first, taking care to dust the areas that we haven't looked at since last year, maybe vacuum under the couch. To prepare for the coming of Christ, we should do the same with our interior lives. Take some time to make a good examination of conscience (making sure to attend to the forgotten areas and moving furniture) followed by confession (cleaning). After that we can then begin our interior decoration with sights pleasing to the Divine Guest (prayer, fasting, and almsgiving).
Engage in the joy of anticipating Christmas this year, but do not neglect or forget to properly prepare as well.
Let us Praise the Lord.
-And give him thanks.
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Thank you for reading. We pray that you have a fruitful journey through the Advent Season. Hopefully we will see you at some of our events!
Deo Omnis Gloria.
Diocese of Allentown
Office of Adult Formation
2121 Madison Ave
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017
610-289-8900
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The Nativity of the Lord on Monday, December 25, 2017.
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Rick Dooley, Assistant Director
Office of Adult Formation
610-289-8900, Ext. 2027
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Mary Fran Hartigan, Director
Faith Formation
610-289-8900, Ext. 2026
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